We have been re-watching Friends lately (for probably the fourth time), and Rachel’s hair reminds me of how I always used to want my hair – layered, long, and straight. It is still layered and long, and naturally straight. But now I like my hair best when it is curled, and aim for the loose waves […]
How to Roast (Almost) Any Vegetable
Roasted vegetables always seem to be a hit, and they can be used in so many different ways. This is probably my favorite way to eat veggies, and I wanted to share how I roast a wide variety of them. Everything from carrots to brussels sprouts to mushrooms is included in this post. Roasted veggies […]
Teddy Bear Birthday Party
While planning our baby’s first birthday party, I had a hard time picking a theme. I wanted it to work with the fall landscape, be kind of outdoors-y, but also sweet and applicable to a one year old boy. I texted my cousin, and she suggested the bear theme, and it stuck! The party turned […]
Weekly Meal Plan
If you all follow along here or on instagram, you know that I am a big advocate of meal planning. It helps me keep the refrigerator and pantry stocked, helps us eat healthy, and helps me keep all of my boys fed! (I can’t imagine feeding them when they’re teenagers!) This was our meal plan for […]
Dairy-Free Potato Soup with Chicken, Sausage, and Spinach
The temperatures finally started dropping in North Carolina last week, for a few days at least, so it was appropriate to make a big pot of soup! This one is creamy, yet dairy-free, and is even Whole 30 approved. I made enough to last for a few dinners, because it is always nice to have leftovers […]
Our Trip to Napa and San Francisco: Part 2
This is the second installment of our trip to Napa. I’m going to let you all in on all the details of our time in the northern part of the Napa region. This mainly includes Calistoga and St. Helena. On our way north we ventured onto the Silverado Highway and visited Mumm. We did have […]